"Poland has shot down drones over its territory after repeated violations of its airspace during a Russian aerial attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said. During today's attack by the Russian Federation targeting targets in Ukraine, our airspace was repeatedly violated by drones, the Polish command said in a statement early on Wednesday. At the request of the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces, weapons have been used, and operations are under way to locate the downed targets, the military said. The army said that Polish and NATO military aircraft had been mobilised to ensure airspace safety. Polish and allied aircraft are operating in our airspace, while ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have been brought to the highest state of readiness, the operational command said."
"Trwa operacja zwiazana z wielokrotnym naruszeniem polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej. Przeciwko obiektom wojsko uzyo uzbrojenia. Jestem w staym kontakcie z Prezydentem i Ministrem Obrony. Odebraem bezposredni meldunek od dowodcy operacyjnego. Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) September 10, 2025 Translation: An operation is under way related to multiple violations of Polish airspace. The military used armaments against the objects. I am in constant contact with the President and the Minister of Defence. I received a direct report from the operational commander."
"Earlier, it was reported that four airports in Poland, including its main Chopin airport in Warsaw, were closed due to military activity. According to notices posted to the US Federal Aviation Administration's website, the three other airports closed were RzeszowJasionka airport, the Warsaw Modlin airport, and the Lu"
Poland shot down drones over its territory after repeated airspace incursions during a Russian aerial attack on neighbouring Ukraine. Weapons were used at the request of the Operational Commander and efforts are ongoing to locate downed targets. Polish and NATO military aircraft were mobilised to ensure airspace safety, while ground-based air defences and radar reconnaissance systems were placed at the highest state of readiness. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the operation, said armaments were used, and reported constant contact with the President and the Defence Minister. Multiple airports, including Warsaw Chopin, were closed because of military activity.
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